The Umbrella: The Man Who Fought the RainWhy staying dry used to be a social crime

From the show

The Secret Life of Objects

Social pressure often stops us from adopting useful solutions. In 1750s London, Jonas Hanway faced years of public ridicule and physical assault simply for protecting himself from the rain. His persistence against carriage drivers eventually turned a despised object into an everyday essential, proving that conformism can be the enemy of comfort.